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as in boom
a loud explosive sound
startled by the report of a gun
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as in story
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
gave a full report of their trip to London
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
he's a player of good report in golfing circles
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
the report is that she was caught embezzling, but no one has any evidence
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as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
will report the progress of the war effort before a congressional committee on Monday
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as in to record
to make a written note of
reported the lawyer's closing statement
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Recent Examples of report
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump did not wait for an investigative report before weighing in.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Feb. 2025
Additionally, fourteen people, including four children, were injured and transported to Daniel Bracamonte Hospital in the city of Potosí, Unitel reported.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
According to reports from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, Hudson had actually been released back in January.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump did not wait for an investigative report before weighing in.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
With the election weeks away, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Building America’s Future, a group backed by Elon Musk, has purchased more than $670,000 in television advertisements supporting Schimel.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Feb. 2025
Additionally, fourteen people, including four children, were injured and transported to Daniel Bracamonte Hospital in the city of Potosí, Unitel reported.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for report
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During the bourbon boom, as it's been dubbed, Kentucky distillers ramped up production, producing 2.7 million barrels of bourbon in 2022, up from 1.7 million barrels in 2018 and 1.15 million in 2015, per the Kentucky Distillers' Association.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The number of people quitting has fallen from a record 4.5 million near the height of the hiring boom in April 2022, to December's 3.2 million, which is below pre-pandemic levels.—
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arkansasonline.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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This story was updated at 11:55 a.m. after White surprise-released his new live EP.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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This story was originally published in July 2019, and was update don February 11, 2025, to include current information.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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The growth and reputation of the gallery has been organic, according to Diaque, who used to work at Labor, one of the big three galleries in Mexico City, along with Kurimanzutto and OMR.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Super Bowl is here and the Kansas City Chiefs have a winning reputation to keep up as the face the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
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More news: LeBron James Seems to Take Shot at Mavericks Owner Following Wild Luka Doncic Comments NBA Star Anthony Edwards Wants Front Row Tickets to Lakers-Mavericks Game For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Due to the backlash regarding pro-Palestine statements last year, rumors had circulated that the wearing of symbols showing solidarity would be prohibited.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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The untitled movie is described as an original event film created and helmed by the iconic director.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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Nordquist’s mother, Linda, described her son as a man with a romantic heart and told Syracuse.com that Nordquist left home to pursue a romantic relationship.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The firm recorded revenue of $186.8 million, far below the consensus forecast of $362.5 million.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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What To Know China, home to 1.4 billion people, recorded just 6.1 million marriages last year, a 20.5 percent drop from 2023 and part of a decade-long decline, new data from the Ministry of Civil Affairs shows.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The energy of the blasts was also about 130 times more destructive than the energy in the worldwide stockpile of nuclear weapons, according to the study.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, several Russian accounts on Telegram said Sarkisyan leg was blown off in the blast.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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French media chronology remains a hot button topic as global streamers have shaken up the landscape since their entry into the country.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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The archive will also include artifacts, a chronology of Indigenous enslavement and oral histories collected from descendants like Leyva.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Report.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/report. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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